Memorial Hospital and Manor reports randomware attack
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The Memorial Hospital and Manor in Bainbridge, Georgia, reported a ransomware attack affecting its Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
The attack was detected early on Saturday 2nd of November 2024 and was initially flagged by their antivirus software as employees reviewed alerts for potential risks.
After discovering the attack, the hospital began an internal investigation and is actively working on restoration and recovery. They are currently assessing the next steps for system recovery and are focused on reestablishing full access to their electronic records.
The ransomware attack has forced the hospital to revert to a paper-based process temporarily. This change may result in extended wait times for patients accessing care at both the hospital and affiliated physician offices. Although patient data has been impacted, the hospital has reassured the public that this incident will not compromise the level or quality of care provided to patients.
Further details, such as the specific data exposed, the potential number of affected individuals, and whether attackers demanded a ransom, have not been disclosed.
Update - as of 11th of November 2024, the Embargo hacker group has claimed responsibility and are asserting to have stolen 1.15TB of data. They are now threatening to leak it via a countdown timer published on their dark web site. The hospital previously acknowledged the incident's impact on their Electronic Health Record system through a now-hidden Facebook post, they haven't confirmed specific details about the attack or ransom demands.
As of 10th of February 2025, Memorial Hospital and Manor is reportung that the data of approximately 120,000 individuals was compromised in the ransomware attack.
The stolen data includes:
- names,
- birth dates,
- Social Security numbers,
- medical records,
- treatment details
- health insurance information.
The hospital is offering one year of complimentary identity theft protection and credit monitoring.
